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A second chance at life®Season 7 TrailerWelcome to A Second Chance at Life podcast, where we empower women to do life better!
I am your host, Arvilla Beckworth, and in our seventh season, we will focus on helping women get back to being the women they used to be.
We know life can throw curveballs, and sometimes we lose sight of who we are, but it's never too late to start over!
Join me as I dive into topics of healing, empowerment, and refocusing to improve yourself. Plus, hear inspiring...2023-12-1100 minA second chance at life®Stop Looking Back And Drive SisHave you ever struggled with your past that it stopped you from moving forward? In today's episode, I discuss overcoming your past and moving forward.
It is not easy because so much is tied into it.
The question I want you to ask yourself: How will I get to my next if I am stuck in my now?
Go ahead and listen as I give you ten ways!
Follow me on social media on Instagram and Facebook at Arvilla...2023-09-2522 minA second chance at life®Sis, Are You Taking Care Of Yourself? Because I'm Not...What do you do when you're overwhelmed by life and not caring for yourself?
In this episode, I talk about how I am in a new season in my life, and I have not been taking care of myself. I have been lacking sleep, not eating well, and struggling with time management. It was time for me to stop and figure out what was happening.
If you are currently going through some changes in your life, this is the episode you want to check out!
2023-08-0718 minA second chance at life®Embracing The Beauty Of Growing OlderHow do you embrace the beauty of getting older? In this episode, I am having an honest conversation about a subject that society doesn't discuss. Instead, they show you many images of being young and youthful but not how to welcome the next season of your life of becoming older.
I would be interested in your thoughts on the subject! Send me an email at arvilla@arvillabeckworth.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arvilla-beckworth...2023-05-1516 minA second chance at life®Season 6 TrailerWelcome to Season 6 of A second chance at life podcast, the go-to source for women who are ready to do life better!
Whether you're looking to improve your career, relationships, health, or overall well-being, I've got you covered! I am the host Arvilla Beckworth, and I will be providing you with tips and strategies you will need to make the most out of your second chance.
This season, I will be discussing topics like "Embracing the beauty of growing older," "How to navigate grief & loss," and "The challenges of...2023-04-2400 minA second chance at life®8 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My Healing JourneyWhen it comes to your healing journey, you know that you need help but don't know where to start.
I wish someone had told me what to do in before I started. I delayed my journey because I was too embarrassed to tell anyone what I was going through.
In this episode, I give eight things I wish I knew when starting my healing journey. Take a listen!
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S...2023-01-0221 minA second chance at life®Introduction to A Second Chance at Life ®. A Motivational Podcast For Women!Have you said this before when someone asked you, "Hey, how are you doing?" Your response was, "I'm fine, or I'm good," but you didn't mean it?
Well, you are not the only one!
My name is Arvilla Beckworth, and I am the host of A second chance at life®. A weekly podcast that encourages women to take their past or current experience and turn them into new opportunities in life.
This season, I will be focusing on mental health. Since the pandemic, we have seen an increase in mental health issues like d...2022-10-0301 minA second chance at life®5 Ways to Start Showing Up For Yourself Without Feeling QuiltyAs women, we get burned out because we overextend ourselves. We are either helping someone through a problem, taking on extra work, or being too distracted with other stuff that we can't focus on.
It's great that you can help others and be a support system but how many people return the favor?
Well, today, I want to give you five ways you can start showing up for yourself!
Lets connect on Social Media: Facebook @arvillabeckworth, Instagram @arvilla_beckworth
Email: arvilla@arvillabeckworth.com
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...2022-09-1215 minA second chance at life®Blessings In The LessonYou do not always think about the lesson when you go through some things. You remember the hurt or the pain, but not what you were supposed to take from it.
And when you finally learn the lesson, do you also see the blessing?
In this episode, I talk about how important it is to take away the blessing in a lesson!
Make sure you follow us on www.asecondchanceatlifepodcast.com or Instagram www.instagram.com/secondchanceatlifepodcast!
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A second chance at life®Dealing WIth Unresolved HurtAre you dealing with unresolved hurt? A hurt you never dealt with that shows up at the wrong time.
In this episode, I talk about how unresolved hurt can hinder your growth and healing process. So today, please take your power back by recognizing that this hurt no longer exists in your life.
Life is too short to be carrying around unresolved hurt. The apology you are waiting for may never come, so push forward and live.
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2022-06-0811 minA second chance at life®Introduction to A second chance at life®️. A motivational podcast for Women!Have you ever been through something in life that was meant to hurt you, but you found the strength to make it through? Well, I have!
My name is Arvilla Beckworth, and I am the host of A second chance at life. A weekly podcast that encourages women to take their past experiences and turn them into a new opportunity in life!
This season, I will be doing a "Purpose after pain" series, which will have topics like "Dealing with unresolved hurt," "How to bounce back from setbacks," and "Will I ever love again?" plus I...2022-03-1601 min
A second chance at life®Get ready for what you asked forHave you ever asked God for something, hoping he would give it to you just because you asked?
My passion is to help women, but my weakness is speaking in public. Whenever there was an opportunity to talk in front of others, I would either decline or be so nervous that I would fumble over my words and talk fast.
One morning, I heard a word from God that said, "Stay ready, so you do not have to get ready," but I wasn't sure what that meant. Then, later on, I was listening to Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her podcast...2022-03-1412 minA second chance at life®Empowered Women Empower Women, Interview with Arvilla Beckworth and Lillian HernandezIn this episode, I had the pleasure to sit down with the Founder of Empowered Majesty Team, Host of True Lessons Podcast, and Certified Trauma Recovery Life Coach Lillian Hernandez.
We had an honest conversation about going out of your comfort zone to get support, why society puts women against each other, and how to embraces other women.
If you love Lillian and want to get to know her better follow her on Instagram at Lillian_la_autura and her podcast True Lessons. You can also listen to the episode she did on my podcast "...2022-03-0741 min
A second chance at life®When the apology your looking for doesn't comeWhy is it so hard for people to apologize when they did you wrong? I remember when I was looking for an apology for someone who mistreated me, and did you know that the person acted like I was the reason I got mistreated!! So instead of admitting that they did me wrong, it was easier for them to place the blame elsewhere.
For years this bothered me because I was looking for an apology to validate my feelings. Just hearing the words "I'm sorry" and they meant it would have put my mind at ease. But...2022-01-3113 minA second chance at life®Deal with your trauma before it deals with you When you haven't dealt with unhealed trauma, it seems to show its ugly head at the wrong time. I remember trying to hide my previous abusive relationship for others. It showed up through frustration, low-self esteem, and physical scars on my body. It even started to affect how I interacted with other people.
Once you recognize you need to heal yourself, you will do what you have to do to keep your sanity.
Here are 3 Points I want you to remember...
Don't be ashamed of what you went through.
Recognize something is there.
Get t...2022-01-2414 minA second chance at life®What triggers you?Have you ever been triggered by a person, place, or thing? Some think being "triggered" means rubbing someone the wrong way when in all actuality, being triggered is anything that reminds someone of a traumatic event.
In this episode, I talk about my personal dealing with triggers.
Do you have any triggers you are dealing with?
I would love you hear from you! You can reach out to me at arvilla@arvillabeckworth.com or visit me on social media on Instagram at arvilla_beckworth or secondchanceatlifepodcast
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Send in a voice message...2022-01-0418 minA second chance at life®You can't show up for others, until you show up for yourselfAs women, we get burned out because we overextend ourselves. We are either helping some through a problem, taking on extra work, or being too distracted with other stuff that we can't focus.
It's great that you can help others and be a support system but how many people return the favor?
Well, today I want to give you five ways you can start showing up for yourself!
Email: arvilla@arvillabeckworth.com
Social Media: Facebook @arvillabeckworth Instagram @arvilla_beckworth
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters...2021-11-2217 minA second chance at life®Taking care of yourselfDuring the month of November, I will be focusing on self-care. No matter who you are, self-care should be a part of your life. Think of it as a cell phone. When your cellphone gets low, you charge it back up, so why wouldn't your body need the same thing?
In this episode, I give 8 tips you can use today, to take care of yourself.
If you are not following me on social media, head over to Instagram arvilla_beckworth or Facebook arvilla beckworth. You can also reach out to me at arvilla@arvillabeckworth.com2021-11-1515 minA second chance at life®Exiting a relationship with a narcissistAs I wrap up the narcissist series, I want to encourage anyone who is currently in a relationship with a narcissist and is ready to leave to get a support system around you to make that transition safely.
Once a narcissist knows that the relationship has come to an end, they may try to do everything in their power to win you back. Be strong and remember why you are leaving.
In this episode, I give three quick tips to help you on your journey.
Create an exit plan to physically leave.
Remove all...2021-10-2513 minA second chance at life®Dealing with a family member who is a narcissistIt can be difficult when someone you love doesn't know how to love you back. They lack empathy and even blame others, but what do you do when it is your family member?
In this episode, I give you four tips to deal with a narcissistic family member.
Please don't call them a narcissist: Unfortunately, people with a narcissistic personality disorder will not recognize that they are the problem. They cannot see their behavior.
Please don't argue with them; you will not win: They see themself as the victim, and you are the problem. Offer them a compliment first, then...2021-10-1814 minA second chance at life®How to recognize a narcissistHow many of you know a narcissist?
I believe we all have seen, met, worked with, been around, maybe in a relationship with a Narcissist. Someone who thinks you should praise the ground they walk on exaggerates their accomplishments and even removes people from their lives if they are not beneficial to them. Taylor Counseling Group stated in an article "How to deal with a narcissistic family member," April 2, 2021, that an estimated 5% of the American population may have a narcissistic condition.
I am in no shape or form a qualified therapist, but I had a past relationship with a narcissist...2021-10-0423 minA second chance at life®Are you a Dreamer or Goal-Getter?The number one reason why people do not accomplish their dreams is that they do not take action.
Do you know the difference between a dream and a goal?
As a kid, I loved to dream and thought of the possibilities of what my life could turn out to be. Dreaming is what kept my imagination going. But, once I got a little older, I realized I had to do something about those dreams for them to come true.
Are you ready to take those dreams and turn them into a reality?
2021-09-2011 minA second chance at life®Give yourself a promotionWhen is the last time you received a promotion? 6 months ago, 1 year ago, or maybe even 2 years or more?
This promotion I am talking about is the kind you give yourself.
YOU worked hard. YOU sacrificed for others. YOU put your life on hold. Isn't it time for YOU to reward yourself?
Your promotion doesn't have to be monetary. It could be in your time, self-care, relationships, or well-being. Whatever your "promotion" is, you deserve it.
Click the play button to listen to this weeks episode!
Instagram: @arvilla_beckworth ...2021-08-1616 minA second chance at life®Quick morning tip, Motivate yourself dailyHappy Monday!! Today's episode is a quick one. I want to help you start your day on a positive note!
There will be days when you don't feel like getting out of bed, go to work, or even deal with life.
My tip today is to motivate yourself daily.
If you need morning motivation, follow me on social media at Instagram @arvilla_beckworth Facebook: @arvillabeckworth
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arvilla-beckworth/message2021-08-0204 minA second chance at life®How to live a meaningful lifeHow many of us can honestly say we are living a meaningful life?
Living a meaningful life will means something to each person. When I was in my 20's, I thought a meaningful life meant money, fame, and success.
As I got older, I realized none of these things were as important as family, time, and peace.
In today's episode, I will give you 9 ways to live a meaningful life.
Focus on what matters most.
Let go of grudges.
Live simple.
Have goals.
Be YOU.
Spend less time working.
Step out of...2021-07-2616 minA second chance at life®How to reset your mid-yearCan you believe the first half of 2021 is complete?
In this episode, I give you eight things you can reset. I was initially going to do ten but forgot to mention them during the episode, so I listed them below.
In June, I took some time out to look at where I was in my life, and I realize that some areas were further than others, but there were some things I was behind in. So I needed to check in with myself to get back on track to finish 2021 strong.
Ten things...2021-07-0539 minA second chance at life®Health is wealthIn today's interview, I talk with Marci Millsap of Queen's Rx. Not only is she a serial entrepreneur, but she is serving 20 years in the military, wrote a number one selling book "Affirmation for Queens," and is a Wellness and Personal Coach.
Her health journey started when her appendix burst, and she had to go to the hospital, where she blackout and coded. Then she came back and finally had her appendix removed after four days.
Since it was during the quarantine in 2020, she could not see her family during that time. As she continued t...2021-06-0731 minA second chance at life®Motivation for MomsBeing a mom is not easy. There are days when you feel like you are overwhelmed and can't seem to catch your breath.
In this episode, I give 3 tips that encourage moms to know that they are not alone in this thing called motherhood. Other women around you have been where you have been and understand your frustration.
Remember you are important to your family. To the world, you are one person, but to one person, you are the world!
If your an overwhelmed mom who needs help sorting out something, please click...2021-06-0117 minA second chance at life®Missing a loved oneMother's Day can be challenging for people who lost their mother, especially a woman who was close to her mom.
Her family can shower her with love, gifts, affirmations but the void of not having her mom is still there.
Though this episode is for those who have lost their mother, I have a few tips for those whose mother is still here. It is not too late to preserve their memory.
If losing your mom is becoming too hard for you, please seek out professional help to assist you on your journey. N...2021-05-2515 minA second chance at life®Arvilla's love letter to LauraIn this episode, I get a little emotional because it is a love letter to my Mom. Thankful she is still alive to hear this.
If your Mom is still alive, I encourage you to tell your Mom how you feel. I know life gets busy, and sometimes we forget, but we have to make time for what is important to us.
Hopefully, one day you get to meet her! She is my number one cheerleader.
Grab your tissue and listen to this week's episode!
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Send in a voice message: https://p...2021-05-1711 minA second chance at life®Mother's Day SpecialToday I want to celebrate our Mothers!!
The ones that make things happen at a moment's notice. The one who could give you a look at the side of her eye, and you straighten up. The one who loves you unconditionally while others gave you conditions. The one who prayers over you when you are sick.
Even though she didn't know everything about being a mother, she did her best with what she had. She never gave up and continue to push when everything was trying to bring her down.
If anyone has c...2021-05-0913 minA second chance at life®Interview w: NaKeitha Melton A Mother's LoveIn honor of Mother's Day, I wanted to showcase a single mom setting the right example for her son by leaving a legacy. She is a serial entrepreneur who went to a 3-month makeup program and added it as an additional service to her already successful self-taught photography business.
NaKeitha is no stranger to wearing multiple hats. When life gets crazy, she takes it one step at a time, proving that being a mom doesn't stop you from dreaming. It only makes you work harder.
Please take a listen to NaKeitha shares her story of success!
You can connect with N...2021-05-0323 minA second chance at life®Dumping DebtWhat would your life look like if you had no debt? Would you be able to...
Take more vacations?
Retire early?
Start a business?
Send your child to college debt-free?
Take care of your parents?
I know a lot of us would love to have some extra money each month.
At the age of 19, I had over eight credit cards, and I was irresponsible with them all. As I got older, debt stopped me from buying my first home, pay a higher interest rate on a new car, and denied me from getting loans. Debt had me wrapped up, that...2021-04-2622 minA second chance at life®Is that considered an emergency?As we continue with the financial series, I want to talk about saving for an emergency. Do you have money saved up for an emergency?
Many of us spend more than we make, and unfortunately, we forget to put money aside for a rainy day. Gallup did a survey before the 2008 crisis hit and found out that only 32% of Americans would be able to cover an emergency of $5,000 without borrowing money. That data alone should have you look at your finances and see if you are prepared to cover an emergency.
Listen to this episode a...2021-04-1911 minA second chance at life®Getting your finances in orderDo you know where your money is going?
When you get a lump sum of money, you have to be mindful of your current financial situation. Before you spend all of your stimulus check, tax refund, or paycheck, you want to make sure your finances are in order.
It so easy to want to spend it on things you wanted to get for the last year or so, but what about the people you owe, fix things that are broken, or replenish that depleted savings account? Take care of needs before spending on wants.
2021-04-1219 minA second chance at life®Interview w/ Brittany Mcleod, Mastering MoneyIn this episode, I talk with Brittany about managing finances. At the age of 29, she challenged 10 of her friends to save $10,000 (by the end of 2021) holding, them accountable with their finances.
Not only can she spot a deal a mile away, but she was able to lower her finances, create a 5-figure savings, and pay down debt while in the middle of a pandemic. This sister is on fire!
Her determination for financial freedom is inspiring!
If you are ready to start your financial future on the right path, go ahead and listen t...2021-04-0542 minA second chance at life®Taking a mental health dayMental health is essential, but 2020 showed us how much mental health is important. So much happened last year that we were hanging on.
We need to recognize the signs when our body/mind is telling us to regroup and reenergize. Pushing our mind too far can cause us to breakdown mentally & physically. In this episode, I provide 15 signs you need to prioritize your health.
If any of the signs hit home, please take some time to address them and incorporate self-care into it. It is ok to take a mental health day, week, month, or...2021-03-2913 minA second chance at life®What does depression look likeHas anybody said to you or have you heard ...
You do not look depressed?
But you are always happy
She always busy
They always hold it together
Depression doesn't have a look. It is always not the person crying and under the covers. It is also the person who has their stuff together and fully functioning.
Before you tell someone what depression looks like, why don't you tell them, "Your feeling are valid" "How can I support you?" "It is okay to cry"
Listen to this week's episode to see how you can he...2021-03-2214 minA second chance at life®Confession of a Teenage momI interview a 20 year old mom who had her son when she was 15. Despite what society expected of her, she beat all odds and received her high school diploma with a 3.8 gpa. Listen to this woman tell her story about what it was like being a teen mom and how she never gave up.
If you enjoy this episode, please make sure you leave a 5 star rating and leave a review!
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2021-03-1523 minA second chance at life®Interview w/Lillian Hernandez, Battling DepressionDepression can affect anyone. Whether you are rich, poor, black, white, man, woman, young, old. It hits everyone the same.
Lillian Hernandez, Podcast Host of "Wine Down With Lil," dropped an episode on her podcast called My Experiences with Depression (January 20, 2021). In this interview, she spoke about being bullied in high school due to the texture of her hair, almost stabbed on the playground in elementary, and dealing with depression at an early age.
Today Lillian and I talk about how depression affects us as women. It is easy for us to internalize a lot of...2021-03-0836 minA second chance at life®When it's time to walk awayThere will be times when certain situations no longer serve you. Whether it be a job, dream, relationship, etc. We have to decide to walk away and be ok with starting over.
A few questions you can ask yourself to see if you need to walk away are...
Is there a better option?
Is it causing me to be unhappy?
Am I losing money?
Don't stay in something just because it makes someone else happy, it's convenient, or I do not have any other option. Make yourself a priority, and don't be afraid to start...2021-03-0114 minA second chance at life®When obstacles give you an opportunity to become a better version of yourself, take itIn life, some of the best lessons come from obstacles. Whether good or bad, we remember what we had to go through and the end result.
A takeaway from any lesson is to learn from it and use the tools it gives you not to relearn that lesson again. Sometimes you have to learn it repeatedly until you get it right, but that is what second chances are all about!
If you need help getting in the right direction, book a free 15-min consultation with me by click this link!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2021-02-2213 minA second chance at life®Interview w/Janet Lessons of a bad relationship part 2In part 2 of this interview, Janet resumes talking about how she is in prison awaiting her youngest son's news. In the process, she lost custody of all 3 boys and has turned to alcohol to deal with her situation.
After a year-long journey of working on herself, she does everything in her power to get her kids back. She then receives an opportunity to move to Las Vegas for a fresh start. Listen as she tells us how she turned her life around and found the love of her life!
You can find Janet on Instagram @beauty_n_tha_beast.
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S...2021-02-1535 minA second chance at life®Interview w/Janet Lessons of a bad relationship part 1We all learn lessons from relationships but what if the lesson could cost you your life?
In part 1 of this interview, Janet Lewis tells her life story of growing up as a young girl from California. At the age of 15, she found out she was pregnant and moved out with her boyfriend. Once this relationship was over, she entering into another relationship which turned abusive, and became pregnant again at 19.
The final straw came when she almost lost her third child while defending herself from another abusive relationship.
You can reach Janet on I...2021-02-0834 minA second chance at life®When a relationship is no longer healthyA new relationship gives you butterflies, boosts your mood, and has your heart skipping a beat, but as time goes, what once made you happy no longer brings you joy.
Your family and friends noticed you are distant.
Your demeanor has changed.
You have become short-tempered and angry.
You're walking on eggshells.
The relationship may not be an intimate relationship but a parent, friend, coworker, or business partner. Regardless who it is, staying in a relationship that doesn't add value to your life is not worth losing yourself behind.
Recognize the signs early and get out...2021-02-0115 minA second chance at life®How to deal with unresolved hurtIs there something that you are carrying that keeps showing up in your life?
Something you thought you dealt with but showed up at the wrong time? Maybe it's fear, insecurity, hurt, rejection, low self-esteem, resentment, or jealousy?
Old habits are hard to break when we do not heal from them, and I can speak from experience!
Without closure, living life is not fun, but the only way to get to the next level in your life is to heal from it.
What type of hurt are you still dealing with?2021-01-2515 minA second chance at life®Second ChancesWhat does a second chance mean for you? Does it mean a redo, to fix something you messed up, or start over?
I had to look up the definition in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, and it stated it's "An opportunity to try something again after failing one time."
I know I am not the only one who had some mistakes in their life; they wish they could get another chance at fixing them. The one thing about my mistakes was that I didn't remember the lessons, so I kept learning the hard way to get it...2021-01-1820 minA second chance at life®Interview with Kathy Garner, Taking care of Self💆🏽♀️Is self-care a number one priority on your list?
Most people will say NO because they either do not have enough time or it cost too much to keep it up. Well let me clear the air.
First, you make time for what is important to you. When you need something bad enough, you will put all of your energy into making it happen.
Secondly, self-care doesn't cost anything. You will be surprised what self-care is available for free!!
My guest Self-Care Advocate Kathy Garner talks about why she is passionate...2021-01-1131 minA second chance at life®Happy 1 year anniversary!!Do you know what today is? It's our anniversary!
I can't believe Jan 3, 2020 I was nervous about starting a podcast because I didn't feel qualified. Doubt kept creeping in, and I wasn't sure who would listen, but I put myself out there anyway.
During this year I learned so much about myself. How I was preparing myself for what I asked for, the impact I had on other's life, and getting over a fear of talking.
If I can give you any piece of advice, it is to believe in yourself and just d...2021-01-0414 minA second chance at life®Don't forget your small winsWhen someone ask you how your year went, can you remember all of your wins?
A friend told me that the best way to remember is to get a mason jar and sticky notes. From January 1-December 31, write down all of your wins. On December 31, take time out and reflect on everything you accomplished for the year. You will be surprised how much you did!
Some people say that 2020 was rough and nothing positive came out of it, but when I read through all of my wins, It wasn't bad at all.
Check o...2020-12-2818 minA second chance at life®How to set goals you can actual reachAs we approach the new year, many of us will create some sort of new year's resolution/goals/vision board. In order for these thing to come true, we need to put action behind them. Like anything, we have to be intentional where we put our energy and resources.
An article in PositivePsychology.com "The science & psychology of goal-setting 101" states that "Goal setting in psychology refers to a successful plan of action that we set for ourselves. It guides us to choose the right moves, at the right time, and in the right way."
In this episode, I give you 10 ste...2020-12-2114 minA second chance at life®How vision boards help me reach my goals.How do you plan for the upcoming new year when it comes to your goals? Do you create a New Years resolution, vision board, or do you wing it?
For me, vision boards helps me accomplish my goals by keeping me accountable. I put it where I can see it daily and I say them out loud.
It helps me see a snap shot of what I am working towards. Once I have completed the vision board, I start to create an action plan on how to get it done. Without putting a plan together o...2020-12-1419 minA second chance at life®What are you leaving behind in 2020?We are down to the last few weeks of 2020 and it's time sit down and reflect on what you will be leaving behind. Is it procrastination, weight loss, negative attitude, or a better support system?
Here are 5 tips to help you move forward to 2021
Be open and realize you can't control everything.
Look at what 2020 has taught you and learn from it.
Don't dwell on what didn't work.
Reconnect to your WHY.
Revisit your goals from 2020 and adjust.
Go ahead and listen to this week's episode!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters...2020-12-0817 minA second chance at life®Goal Setting2020 is almost over and it is time to start preparing for 2021. In this episode I talk about the importance of setting goals and how they can make your life enjoyable if you set the right ones.
In the next few weeks, I will be talking about vision boards. Being able to see your goals is just as important as writing them done.
Let's get a head start at changing your life, even if 2021 is the same as 2020.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arvilla-beckworth/message2020-12-0114 minA second chance at life®Being thankfulI want to first off thank you for rocking with me! Thank you for listening to me. Thank you for supporting me!
I love thanksgiving not only for the food but being able to get together with family. It seems like we spend less and less time with our family that get togethers are non-exisent.
Love on your family. Create new traditions. Bring the family unit back together again.
Please never take your family for granted. No one is promised tomorrow.
The one thing I will miss this thanksgiving is my g...2020-11-2310 minA second chance at life®Letting go of baggageHave you been hurt by how a relationship ended? Or what about every new relationship you got into felt like the last one?
If you do not heal from your past relationship you will continue to repeat the cycle over again and have the baggage to prove it. Once a relationship has ended, use the time to work on yourself and find out what when wrong. Plus you want to let go of anything that is weighing you down and be able to start receiving abundance back into your life.
Let me give you 6 ways...2020-11-1619 minA second chance at life®Get ready for what you asked forHave you ever asked God for something hoping he would give it to you just because you asked?
My passion is to help women but my weakness is speaking in public. Every time there was an opportunity to speak in front of others, I would either decline or be so nervous that I would fumble over my words and talk fast.
One morning, I heard a word from God that said "Stay ready so you do not have to get ready" but I wasn't sure what that meant. Then later on I was listening to...2020-11-0913 minA second chance at life®TransformationDid you know when a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, it is considered Transformation?
They create a cocoon around themself and use the time to turn into something beautiful. They don't tell or show anybody what they are doing inside. They just do it.
If you want any permanent change to take place in your life, you have to put in the work to make it happen. It will not be an overnight fix nor will it be easy but it will be worth the wait.
For the next 90 days, find one thing...2020-11-0210 minA second chance at life®ActionIn stage 4 of the transformation series, Action is the one that separates the doers from the watchers.
The word ACT breaks down to (A) Action, (C) Changes, (T) Things. Until you decide you are ready to act on your goals, you will be stuck where you are.
Action requires you to commit, be disciplined, and dedicate yourself to permanent change. Are you ready to put in the work or are you going to keep talking about it?
Here are 4 things to remember....
Put together an action plan and make it clear.
If t...2020-10-2611 minA second chance at life®Education"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."- Malcom X
Education is important in our ever changing world. If you do not keep up with it, you could get left be behind.
In the 3rd stage of transformation, education helps you educate yourself on the change you need to make. You are responsible in spending quality time and effort to gain all the knowledge you need to help you successfully complete you goal.
You have to do your own research before you jump...2020-10-1914 minA second chance at life®MotivationIn Episode #39 I talked about how to be inspired for internal transformation. This week I talk about stage number two, motivation.
"If you find the right motivation, you can accomplish anything".
I read an article on zenhabits.net and it talked about motivation is what drives you toward a goal, what keeps you going when things get tough, the reason you get up early to exercise or work late to finish a project.
In order to be disciplined and consistent, you need motivation to carry you through.
5 ways to become (and s...2020-10-1215 minA second chance at life®InspirationEpisode 38 I talked about believing in yourself even when doubt shows up. I also talked about the 5 stages of transformation that can turn a goal from an inspiration to a permanent transformation by going through each stage.
Today's episode is the beginning stage. Whether it is being inspired to lose weight to being inspired to live your life, you need something that gets you energized.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary says the true meaning of inspiration is something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea what to do or create.
T...2020-10-0518 minA second chance at life®Don't doubt yourself before you believe in yourselfEverything you have in life is in result of believing in yourself. You want something bad enough that you think about over and over again until it starts to feel real. Then doubt creeps in and you stop believing that it was possible so you give up.
In this episode, I give you 4 ways to believe in yourself plus the 5 stages of transformation.
If you are ready to finish 2020 strong and put yourself ahead of the game for 2021, go ahead a listen to this episode!
If you haven't checked out my free ebook...2020-09-2817 minA second chance at life®Having a support system is importantHaving a support system is something this is a must in life. Whether it's a life coach, health coach, financial coach, even a family member. You need people around you that can push you in the direction you want to go.
There will be times in your life when you are not strong enough to do it on your own strength. That's ok. We were not meant to do life alone. We are meant to help others.
Remember we will all go through something in our life that requires support so do not be stingy w...2020-09-2115 minA second chance at life®How to bounce back when you have fallen offHave you ever had a time when you had a setback in your life that you did not think you could come back from? We all have and learned our best lessons from them.
Just because you had to take a few steps back doesn't mean you will not push forward into a better place. Be patient with yourself as you grow through this journey. Do not let tough times dictate how you will get through the rest of your life.
In this episode I will give you 10 ways to bounce back.
2020-09-1416 minA second chance at life®Giving from your overflowHappy Labor Day! I hope you are getting some much needed rest this holiday weekend!
This month I have been talking about replenishing yourself and getting your energy intact. I spoke about how to recognize the signs of burnout and then how to incorporate self-care into your routine. Now I want to talk about giving from your overflow.
As long as you are giving to others from a place of depletion, you will never be full. Imagine an empty glass and a full pitcher. The glass in it's natural state is empty, but when you...2020-09-0710 minA second chance at life®Why self-care is importantIn Episode 33, I talked about burnout. This week I want to prevent burnout by talking about self-care. Self-care is a must and should be taken seriously. I unfortunately neglected self-care and become overextend/burnout. I knew I was not doing the things I needed to keep my mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical space intact.
I thought I could push through and my body would bounce back like it normally did, but not this time. My body decided to shutdown.
Luckily I caught it early and took a week and a half off of work to...2020-08-3118 minA second chance at life®How to recognize burnoutBurnout is something we have to take ownership for. When our body has been giving us signs that it is approaching "empty" and needs us to pull over and fill up, we need to listen.
Do not wait until your "empty" before you recognize burnout. Be in tune with yourself to know when it is time to stop what you are doing and reassess what your body needs.
Steps to prevent future burnout:
*Figure out what has led you to being burned out.
*Reconnect with your WHY
*Be clear...2020-08-2415 minA second chance at life®Envision a future youWith everything that has gone on in 2020, it is hard to see what the future holds. Our normal is no longer normal and our days run together, but that should not stop you from preparing your future. Your future you is waiting for you.
I want you to envision a future you.
What does she look like?
What has she achieved?
What lifestyle has she created?
Our brains don't realize the difference between current reality & our dreams so why not create your future.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...2020-08-1713 minA second chance at life®Speak life into your situationHave you ever had those days when you did not have the right words to say regarding a situation? Life seems to continually knock you down and you just need a minute to get your thoughts together and breathe.
Today I want you to declare and decree over your life everyday what you are. What I mean by that is what powerful statement can you say about your situation until things turn around? You can say I AM healed. I AM whole. I AM confident. I AM lovable.
Speak the words you need until you...2020-08-1012 minA second chance at life®Episode #30, Interview with Divinearth from teen mom to life lessons coachGrowing up, both of her parents were alcoholics. She was molested as little girl and then got pregnant at 15. Being a teen mom caused her to drop out of high school in the 9th grade.
With no education or money, she had to work 2-3 jobs to take care of her family. She eventually finds love in doing hair and becomes a hairstylist, in which she became a salon owner for 4 years. Then a new opportunity presents itself for her to become an over the road truck driver, and as of today, her and her husband run a s...2020-08-0335 minA second chance at life®Upgrading your lifeHow many of you have been living the same life for the last few years? No changes. No improvement. No motivation. You keep making excuses why you haven't changed, but wonder why everyone else has all of the luck.
You were not put on this earth to barely get along or take leftover scraps. You were meant to make moves, stand out, and live life abundantly. I don't have to tell you why upgrading your life is important because you should want to improve your life just because.
It's time to upgrade your life!
...2020-07-2712 minA second chance at life®Celebrate your small successEvery December 31 I would try to reflect on all the wins I accomplished 364 days before. I knew I did something exciting, but 8 out 10 times I could not remember. If it wasn't something major, I just brushed it off and kept moving.
Then a friend of mine told me to get a mason jar and every time I had an win/success, write it on a sticky note then fold up and put it in the jar. If I start it January 1 and end it December 30, on December 31 I could empty the jar and read everything I did for the year!
So...2020-07-2011 minA second chance at life®Focus on the finish lineWhen starting a goal, it is exciting to be in the beginning phase because you have drive, excitement and ambitions to get started. As time goes and the weeks turn into months, you no longer feel the same way as you did in the beginning. You start skipping days on working toward goals, then you slow down the progress even further, and you eventually stop.
You have to believe it before you see it and keep push even when you do not feel like it. Focus on the finish line so you not only see who you...2020-07-1312 minA second chance at life®Episode# 26 Interview with Kierra Sade, from exotic dancer to hustlepreneurThis mother of two tells her story on how she started her first few businesses out of desperation of leaving the strip club and how she changed her life around and become a born again christian.
She has a coaching business that teaches, inspires and motivates women to obtain and create generational wealth by using their God given skills, talents, & gifts to create a side hustle. She also has a T-shirt line called "Mama's With Melanin" that brings awareness to the unique style of black motherhood.
This interview definitely has some information you want to soak up!
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Send in...2020-07-0647 minA second chance at life®Starting over is never badStarting over can turn out to be your biggest challenge and blessing at the same time. Do not be afraid of letting go what’s broken and starting over to rebuild again.
In my personal transformation, I was at the bottom and loved my way back up to the top. Once I let go of the fear, I started to use muscles and resources I never knew I had!
Hitting the reset button could be the thing we need to get a fresh perspective on a better life.
If you are going through a tough time whether it be abuse, fina...2020-06-2912 minA second chance at life®Stay ready so you do not have to get readyHave you heard the saying....stay ready so you do not have to get ready!!! Well COVID-19 has taught me to stay ready just incase another round of corona comes back. There are 5 things that I took away.
1. Save 6-9 months for an emergency.
2. Upgrade your health.
3. Enjoy the slow time.
4. Learn a new skill.
5. Start a business.
Be ahead of the game and listen to this week's episode!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arvilla-beckworth/message2020-06-2212 minA second chance at life®Spring Cleaning Series Wrap UpAs we wrap up 9 weeks of the Spring Cleaning Series, I realize this quarantine has allowed me to complete some things that I would not have been able to complete if I was busy. It has opened my eyes to what is really important to me and how I want to spend my time.
In these few months, we learned to organized our minds, priorities, and finances, in preparation of starting a new norm.
My takeaway from this series is "Stay ready so you don't have to get ready."
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Send in a voice me...2020-06-1510 minA second chance at life®Organizing your Cleaning ScheduleDo you get overwhelmed with cleaning your home? Tired of spending your time off cleaning while others are enjoying their time off? This week I am talking about creating a cleaning schedule that will help you space out your cleaning. If cleaning is too much for you, go ahead and considered hiring some help.
Today's Tip: Having a clean space gives you a clear mind and help you burn calories too!
Check out Clean Mama who has great site that helps everyday women simplify the cleaning routine.
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Send in a voice message: https...2020-06-0812 minA second chance at life®Organizing your purseOur purses are like mini offices. You do your best work when they are clean and organized. We keep everything under the sun in it from grocery lists water bottles to snacks and still manage to look stylish at the same time. This week I want to give you 6 tips to keeping your purse organized and productive.
If you need an organizer for your purse, check out Samorga!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arvilla-beckworth/message2020-06-0112 minA second chance at life®Organizing your bill-paying systemNobody likes paying bills but someone has to do it. This week I show you how to setup a bill-paying system that will not only helping you pay your bills on time, but save you time in the long run if done electronically.
A few Money Manager/ Bill paying apps you can use on your phone:
*Prism
*Hiatus: Bill and Money Manager
*Bill Organizer
*Google Pay
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arvilla-beckworth...2020-05-2509 minA second chance at life®Organizing your financesAt an earlier age, I was horrible with my finances. I had 9 credit cards by the age of 20, filed for bankruptcy by the age of 24, and got hooked up with the payday lenders by the age 26. As you can see, me and finances were not friends. It took me over 10 years to get my finances back in order, plus an additional 4 years to develop and maintain a budget. Sit back and listen to why it is important to take control of your finances.
To learn how to live debt-free, check out Financial Peace University.
If...2020-05-1819 minA second chance at life®Organize your emailThis week episode is helping you clean out your unruly email box. We have so many emails coming through everyday. Between our personal and work emails, we just do not have the time to read each one. Better yet, what about the emails we only signed up for to receive a free gift and now they are sending us 3-4 emails a week. Time to put that to a stop today!!!
Spam protection/Virus/Malware software that is available:
*Norton Antivirus
*McAfee
*TOTALAV
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Send...2020-05-1113 minA second chance at life®Organizing your personal informationCould you locate your information if an emergency happened? What if your purse /phone was lost or stolen? A tornado destroyed your home? If you are in an abusive relationship and had to leave at a moments notice. Could you find all of your important papers?
Today I will be talking about how to organize your personal information.
Some of the apps to secure personal information on your phone:
*Password Manager-mSecure
*Keeper Password Manager
*Dashlane-Password Manger
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Send in a voice message: https://p...2020-05-0410 minA second chance at life®Organizing your prioritiesDo you ever feel like you do not know where your day goes? You start something and then someone or something distracts you from completing your task. It's easy to lose sight of you day and not take care of the things that are most important to you. This week we will talk about , organizing your priorities.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arvilla-beckworth/message2020-04-2712 minA second chance at life®Organizing your scheduleLast week I talked about organizing your mind. Now this week I want to talk about organizing your schedule. With us being on a modified schedule because of COVID-19, we have to be more diligent with our time. If your not careful, one episode of Netflix can turn into a marathon of binge watching of your favorite show.
Do you remember telling yourself, "If I only had a little more time"? or "When things slow down, I will do ..." Well guess what, now is the time.
Time to organize your schedule!
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Send...2020-04-2016 minA second chance at life®Organizing your mindWhen you think about spring cleaning, you only think of the physical cleaning and not the mental. Did you know if your mind is cluttered more than likely your life is too? It is no coincidence that the two go hand and hand because whatever is going on internally will start to show externally. So take control of your mind by clearing out your mental clutter!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arvilla-beckworth/message2020-04-1314 minA second chance at life®Time to Spring Clean your LifeWelcome to the Spring Clean your Life Series!! We have been quarantined in the house for a few weeks now. You're probably caught up on Netflix, did plenty of tutorials on YouTube, and munched on some guilty food pleasures!! Now it's time to start your internal spring cleaning. Grab a notebook, your favorite pen, and find a quiet spot.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arvilla-beckworth/message2020-04-0613 minA second chance at life®How to use your time wisely during this downtimeHere we are, another week of ever changing events. At first it was no more than 250 congregated, then 50, now 10. So basically no congregating. Well with that being the case, why not use your time wisely at home.
If you have kids at home, go back to board games and family dinners without electronic interference. Maybe it is just you and your significant other, why not cuddle up and watch Netflix's for a few hours! And maybe your are single, use this time to check in with your girls and host a video chat party and host a...2020-03-3013 minA second chance at life®How to make additional income during the Corona VirusToday I talk about 10 jobs you can do within the next 30 days to create an additional stream of income during this time. I do not want you to wait on your main job to see what they are going to do, so lets get your head of the game and have something on the side.
During this time of uncertainty, do not let fear get a hold of you. Stay prayed up, have a clear head and game plan. If you do not have a game plan, head over to my website www.arvillabeckworth.com and select th...2020-03-2312 minA second chance at life®How can a bad relationship influence your next relationshipIn episode#10, I interviewed my husband about the early stages of our relationship. When we got together, I was still dealing with some unresolved issues that I was bringing into this relationship. I thought it would be nice for my husband to give his take on what it was like in the beginning.
We don't realize if we do not heal from a bad relationship, we carry the hurt into another one. Counseling helped me realize that I made a bad choice in a relationship, but I could change my thought process by bettering myself and learning...2020-03-1618 minA second chance at life®Transitioning into a new season of your lifeTransition is never easy and requires not only discipline but commitment. I am currently transitioning my permed hair into natural hair and I thought it would be easy because I seen the end result and didn't realize the in between process would be work.
Starting March 22, I will be doing a spring cleaning series which will get you ready for a new season of your life.
For help with transitioning in any area of your life, go to www.arvillabeckworth.com
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arvilla-beckworth/message2020-03-0915 minA second chance at life®Daylight savings is next Sunday! Are you ready?March 8 is daylight savings!! We will be getting more daylight in the evening and hopefully warmer weather!!! But with anything, it requires some sort of sacrifice to get prepared. Here are few tips that will have you ready for next week.
One tip: Wake up 15-30 minutes early and go to bed 15-30 minutes early starting this Tuesday, giving your body 5 days to adjust.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arvilla-beckworth/message2020-03-0210 minA second chance at life®Episode #7, Create a "Just for me" day!Why should we only celebrate ourselves once a year when we can do it 12 times a year!? We give so much to others on their day, that we either forget about ours or do not put in the same effort as everyone else's. Today I will be talking about how you can create a day just for you! A day where you can bring out the balloons and party favors 12 times a year.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arvilla-beckworth/message2020-02-2411 minA second chance at life®Loving yourself again.We live in a world where loving ourselves was not taught to us at an early age. Either you had parents who were still in the process of trying to themselves, so they were unable to show you how to love yourself or maybe you were taught but something or someone took that experience away.
It is never too late to reintroduce self love back into your life. Listen as I give you 8 ways you can love yourself again.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2020-02-1017 minA second chance at life®45 days to living your best life!!We are 30 days into the new year and our goals/resolutions are not as exciting as they were December 31. Time has took its course, life has got in the way, and motivation is not that high. Well today I am giving you 45 different things to improve your life!
Now with any type of change, it does take time for a habit to develop so don't beat yourself up and give yourself at least 30+ days to develop the habit.
If you would like an email copy sent out to you, please reach out to me at...2020-02-0312 minA second chance at life®How tragedy brings us closer togetherWith the untimely death of Kobe Bryant and 8 others including his 13 year old daughter Gigi, it brought people together np matter what race, creed, sexuality, or status, you felt the deaths like it was your own family member. There is nothing more painful than losing a loved one.
Today hug your love ones, let go and forgive any hurt , and tell them that you love them because tomorrow is not promised to no one. Don't let tragedy be the only reason you have to humble yourself at a funeral when you could have given your loved ones...2020-01-2708 minA second chance at life®Confession of a teenage mom, KaniseIn Episode #3, I interview a 20 year old mom who had her son when she was 15. Despite what society expected of her, she beat all odds and received her high school diploma with a 3.8 gpa. Listen to this woman tell her story about what it was like being a teen mom and how she never gave up.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arvilla-beckworth/message2020-01-1820 minA second chance at life®Transitioning into an unfamiliar job, my story.In Episode #2, I talk about my decision to leave my corporate job and transition into an unfamiliar one. It wasn't an easy decision because I was comfortable in the job I was in, but I had out grew it. Sometimes you have to take a risk and do something that takes you out of your comfort zone to go into a new season of your life.
If you need help transitioning in any area of your life, reach out to me at arvilla@arvillabeckworth.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters...2020-01-1417 minA second chance at life®Episode #1, Welcome and why I started this podcastToday on the very first episode, I want to welcome you to my podcast and give you some background on why I started it. I believe everyone deserve a second chance at life and what better way to get it than to do it over. It has taken me years to come through my transformation period and it all started from a domestic violence relationship. We all want change to happen fast, but if the change doesn't start internally, we go back to what is familiar.
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